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Tauranga has a rich and varied history from early Māori voyagers through to European settlers. Ngā Wāhi Rangahau: Research Collections at Tauranga City library seeks to gather this rich history and preserve it for future generations. The collections focus on people, places and events in the Western Bay of Plenty, from Waihi Beach to Otamarakau. These varying collections include Māori Reference, New Zealand Reference, General Reference, Local History collection, Joyce West collection, Bernard Sladden collection, Munro collection, Family History collection, Local Government and Central Government publications. This photograph is of a small selection of electoral rolls. Photograph: Debbie McCauley (6 April 2016).